Community Arts Practice
Post 16 only p e r f o r m i n g a r t s c o u r s e
Course Overview
If you have a passion for performing arts and also want to discover how your skills can play more of a role than just on stage , our Community Arts Practice ( CAP ) qualification provides you with the practical skills to enrich , inform and transform the lives of others through performance .
As the only Key Stage 5 course in the UK designed specifically to build skills in community arts delivery , you will train in areas such as theatre for change , teaching , facilitation , dance , singing and acting . You will also learn how to use the arts to explore a range of social topics and engage with the community . You will develop your skills as a professional , learning how to communicate and network with a diverse range of external clients and coordinate events .
This unique , creative and energetic course is a great way to develop your creativity , performance and teaching skills as an artist as well as give back to the community .
Available only if you are aged 16 or over , you will achieve a UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing Arts at the end of your course , which is the equivalent to three A Levels .
Above image : Community Arts Practice in collaboration with Chickenshed at Hyde Park BST Festival 2019
Student Experience
The Community Arts Practice course works with a range of partners including Crisis , Barnardo ’ s , Age UK and Certitude developing projects both for and with these groups . Each year students work with hundreds of primary school children in the local community and have recently taken part in training to become ‘ Dementia Friends ’ in partnership with the Alzheimer ’ s Society . Students have also had the opportunity to deliver performances and workshops at public festivals such as Camp Bestival .
Students also develop a range of Theatre in Education projects , most recently students working in partnership with Croydon Police , touring a piece of theatre as part of their work on preventing knife crime in the area . The performance toured for 13 weeks to 22 local secondary schools .
What Qualities Do I Need ?
A passion for the arts is vital , as is a keen interest in working with a wide range of people of all ages and backgrounds . You will also need to be highly committed , passionate and responsible as this course requires you to work and study outside of school .
Typical Careers :
Arts Learning and Participation Manager , Community Dance Artist & Facilitator , Inclusive Theatre Director , Performing Arts Teacher , Events Coordinator